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Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
THE FIRE RECORD.
Destructive and Fatal Flames at
baltimore

BALTIMORE, August A fire broke ont
this morning in the extensive cracker bakery
of James ID. Mason, which was entirely de-
stroyed with all its contents and machinery.
The fire spread to the adjoining buildings,
and before it was extlnguished, it had de-
strOyed the double building occupied as
cracker, cake ami candy factory, stove ware
house, book and stationary store, containing
a large stock: the upper floors of the
grain and produce commission house and
tinware house fronting on Charles street.
The agricultural warehouse was partly de-
stOyed. William Schultz. foreman of engine
IL, was on one of the lower floors of the
building where the fire originated and was
crushed to death by the floors above giving
way. Chief Engineer Henneck, who was
also on the same floor, was seriously injured
and is not expected to live. The entire dam
age is now estimated at upward of $780, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
HE WOULDN'T LIE.
Some Startling Testimony Before the
Pacific Investigating Committee.

Soue otuTtithk AcstiHuOny beIOre tne
Pacific Investigating Committee.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 4.-Daniel w.
Strong, of San Diego, testified before the
Pacific commission to-day. lie was one of
the original stockholders and member of
the first board of directors of the Central
Pacific road. He was asked If Huntington,
Hopkins, Crocker, Stanford and Miller did
not really compose the board and manage
the road regardless of the wishes of the ma
jority. The witness stated that there seemed
to be a disposition to take advantage of the
stock subsidies and finally he concluded to
resign from the board. lie made application
for his stock but did not receive anything
for 1t. During the construction of the road
through the Slerras Stanford and Crocker
swore to atiidavits that the foot hills
Commence at Arcade instead of Dry creek
The subsidy was $4,000 per mile for the foot
hills section, q distance of twenty-five and
q half miles. Huntington and Co.'S affidavit
which Il. d. Judah and witness refused to
sign, gave S32, 900 per mile, while there was
not cut or filing OF three feet the whole
distance and Strong further said regarding
this matter: ~ think either Huntington or
Crocker asked me TO sign II. Shortly befol Q
construction was begun:I was asked to testify
that the land was foot hills, when l had al
refused"
Strong also denied having received several
sums OF money, amounting to about $40. 600,
the payment OF which was credited on the
company's balance sheet In 1865.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
A Hoosier Celebration,

DEs MONIES, Ia, August 4.-TSpecial Tel
egram to the BEE.l-T State Association
of Indian,aus held their annual reunion here
to-day. The Hoosiers were present in great
abundance with noted speakers from differ
ent parts of the state. They celebrated in
and old fashined games of fifty years ago
amid great enthusiasm. Among the speak
ers was Hon. George w. Jones, of Dubuque,
who was the first white man to set foot in
the state and afterwards the first United
States senator from Iowa. He was surveyor
general OF Wisconsin when that included all
of Iowa and the territory west of the Rocky
mountains. Though now 81 years of age he
made as lively and vigorous speech as any.
The HoOsier association embraces several
thousand of the leading people of Iowa.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05

Luvergne: j. :. Floyd, Eagle Grove; A. g.
Ricketts,, Fairfield; II. II. Nelson, Newman
kst; V. A. Baker. Cromwell: John J. Fraser,
Kessauqua; NJ NJ: Logan, Emerson; George
Kebo. Keokuk: Jona Wise. Nillscs,, In
Lucas, Mcyeigh; d. A. Campbell Clinton:
John Ward, Council Bluffs Reissues: Ed
win Week, Ackley; William Priton, Gour-
ney.
Blackstone, Tekemah; William w. Hursh
ldeceased), Dresden; Charles II. Drake,
Valparaiso; Charles Oelschlegal, Oakdale; ;
Hannah Glade, Aeda; Samuel NJ. Waters,
Galena; John Blair, Cowles; Milo NJ. Har-
rah, Chadron. Reissue and increase: A.
&. Sweetzer, Chadron; Charles Mair, Omaha !;
j. j. Marvin, Fall City.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Commercial Gable Kumors.

New YORK, August 4.-The rumor cur.
rent this morning that John MacKay had
sailed for this city after acquiring Jane Cor
don Benefits interest in the Commercial
cable and arranged for an advance in cable
rates to forty cents word, were ascribed in
Wall street as the cause of the rise in West
ern Union. Vice-President Decastro, of the
Commercial cable, did not believe the rumors
and George Gould and President Green
would not talk about it. The Evening Post
says gentleman who Is interested in the
Commercial Cable company told reporter
that he had no doubt the long cable war was
over
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Business Failures.

BATH, N. Y, August Al. & j. c. Robie
dry goods and notions, Of which Jonathan
Robie Is senior member, made general as
signment this morning. 1t is impossible to
get the liabilities. The failure is supposed
to have been brought about by Robes short
age in the soldiers home accounts.
LONDON, Ont, August 4.-Ths Ontario
Investment association Is tinanciaD EN-
barrassed. A special general meeting of the
stockholders was held to-day and partial
statement of the assets and liabilities
submitted. From general information it Is
learned that over 100000 paid up capital
stock has been lost to the association through
faulty management and losses which could
not be avoided. Charles Murray, mana ger,
has lett for Omaha.
Many widows whose funds were invested
In this association will suffer severely from
tire depreciation of stocks consequent upon
the losses sustained.
pPILApELrHIA, Auyust 4--,lames Hogg,
hosiery, has failed. Liabilities $4,000, with
$4,000 assets.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
CATHOLIC ABSTAINERS.
They Adopt Some Interesting Reso-
lutiOns at PhtladelDhia.

IutiOns at PhtIauelDhta.
PHILADELPHIA, August A solemn re-
QUEEN mass for the repose of the souls of de-
ceased members of the Catholic Total Absti-
nence Union of America was celebrated this
morning in the cathedral. At subsequent
business meeting committee composed of
one member from each subordinate union
was appointed to prepare plan for celebrat-
ing the jubilee of Pope Leo XIII. The most
Important business OF the day was the read
ing and adoption of the report of the com
mittee on resolutions which is quite lengthy
and contains mostly pledges of further exer-
tion in the cause of temperance. Reference
is made to Ireland in the following resolu
ton as a part of the report:
Resolved, That while we welcome as true
citizens the coming anniversary which COM
memOrates cherished traditions and halowed
memories of American liberty, forever asso-
hall, we also hail beforehand as lovers Of
liberty the world over and children still of
divided Gaels, the coming declaration of Ire
lands independence, and pledge anew to
Aid its coming by our efforts unceasing, our
resources unfailing and our undying deyO-
tion.
The report concludes with this resolution.
Resolved, AS an additional means of fur
thering our grand, our noble and holy under
taking, that the union recommend to all
societies the formation of cadet corps and
the seml-centennial celebration in April,
1883, OF the signing OF the pledge of our nat
Matthew.
A resolution providing that the convention
support the legislative movements for the
entire restriction OF the liquor traffic, after
some heated discussion, was stricken out.
The committee on the golden jubilee of
Pope Leo XIII recommend that an address
signed by every member of the union in
America and a copy of the proceedings of the
convention translated into Italian and be
presented to the pope. The election OF
officers resulted as follows: President
Rev. Thomas j. Canaty, of Worcester Mass.
vicepresident Rev. Thomas L. Walsh, OF
Notre Dame college. Indiana; treasurer,
Rev. Philip j. Corrigan, of Fitchburg, Mass.
secretary, Philip A. Nolan. OF Philadelphla.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
DAMAGE BY STORM.
Hail and Wind Play Havoc at st.
Edwards

ST. EDWARDS, Neb., August 4.-ISpecial
Telegram to the BEE. About 6 o'clock this
afternoon the clouds gathered in the west in
that peculiar way that denotes the approach
of cyclone or some other equally disastrous
freak of nature, and in q few minutes the
storm broke in all its fury in the village. But
little damage was done save by the hail,
hardly house being without more or less
broken windows. The storm seems to have
spent most of its violence in the country
west and south of here, several houses being
razed fat TO the ground, while the corn and
other grain in the fields is totally ruined. AT
this time 1t is impossible to give true report
of the damage done, but 1t is known that
several persons were badly injured, as the
doctors have been sent for in haste to attend
them,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Capital Notes.

WASHINGTON, August 4.-The secretary Of
the treasury appointed the following inter
nal revenue gaugers: John S. Carson, at
Belleville, ILL.,, and Emanuel l.. New at
Chicago.
The comptroller of the currency to-day au-
thorized the German-American National
bank of Pelin, ILL.,, to begin business with a
capital of 100000
The president came in from Oak View this
morning, and cabinet meeting was held at
the white house at the usual hour. All mem
bers were present except Secretary Bayard
and Attorney General Garland.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Wisconsin Forest Fires,

MILWAUKEE, Wis, August 4.--Advices
from Green Bay state that forest fires have
been raging all along the line of the Green
Bay, WinoDa e st. Paul road and have
caused considerable damage at various
points. Sherwood forest, a few miles this
side of Merrlllan Junction, suffered from ex-
tensive fires and thousands of dollars worth
of property was destroyed. At Lynn, Bar
ber's saw mill burned to the ground with
considerable stock. The loss Is unknown.
Rain etfectually dampened everything to-
day, so there is now no danger. The
marshes all along west of Grand Rapids and
near New London, were on fire, and cOnsid-
cradle damage was done by the burning of
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05

the imperial government, but are still under
consideration. The details of the proposals
are not known, but Is is understood that
more hopeful view of the possibility OF
speedy settlement is now taken at the white
house,
ST. JOHN. N, b., August 3.-Yesterday
the cruiser Intrepid seized the fishing boat
Gold Dust, belonging to Blanchard, the sar-
dine packer, at Eastport. Maine, while tax
ing in fish at Fairhaven, Deer island. rms
boat has been running all season without
having complied with the law by entering or
clearing at the custom houses. She was
towed to st. Andrews and orders are awaited
from Ottawa.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Capture of a Noted burglar.

JERSEY CITY, n. j., August 4.-Detec-
tives to-day arrested George Earth, noted
burglar, who is wanted for the burglary of
Fairchild & Co.'s jewelry store in Bridgeport,
Conn, on July II when the safe was broken
open and $4,000 worth of diamonds and
iewelry stolen. lie returned to-day from O
professional trip to Europe which is said to
have been successful. In his lodgings a
startling array Of burglars tools was found.
Ten pounds of dynamite cartridges were
say it is the most complete outfit they ever
saw,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
THE KENTUCKY ELECTION.
1t Results Very Disastrously For the Un-
regenerate Bourbons.
HEAVY DEMOCRATIC LOSSES.
The Worst Setback the Party Ever
Received In the State-Texas Pro-
hibitionists showed Under
Virginia Democrats.
Kentucky Democrats Scored.

LOUISVILLE, KY, August Especial Tel
egram to the Bee. The democrats begin to
feel uneasy. Bradley, republican candidate
for governor. has gained 10000 in seventy
counties heard from, out of 1l9 in the state.
The republicans claim the state. If Buckner
is elected 1t will take a microscope to find his
majority. PAT. q. HAYES.
LOUISVILLE, August 4.-lPress. There are
no returns this morning in addition to those
in the morning papers A very far idea of
the situation is contained in the estimate of
the Courier-Journal, which says: 'Ad-
ditionai returns this morning do
not give any indication of
a ground swell. AS far as we can Judge the
democratic losses are due to the confidence
and Indifference in our party, and unusually
good organization on the part of the repuD-
licans. With the information obtainable this
morning we do not doubt Buckner
will have % 900 more votes than Bradley"
The Commercials summary says the gross
republican gain SO far as heard from is
25,U0O.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Pensions Granted .

WASHINGTON, August 4.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. The following Iowa and
Nebraska pensions were granted to-day:
Eliza, mother of W. F. Hough, Hubbard; !;
Sarah, widow of Warner q. Moore, Clear
Lake; Peter McNair, Milo; Charles j. Reed
(deceased), Fairfield; Hiram Atkinson, Ran
dolph; George William Servas, Avoca (;
George W, Morton, Coin; George A. Shelf
field, Cresco; George A. Madison, Ottumwa; /;
William II. Griplnan, Decorate $. Ray. Des
Moines; s. W. Maring, Neyansyille; Fran
els Rock, Mt. Pleasant; John w. Spooner,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Death OF Consul Frances.

ST. THOMAS, Ont, August ALLAN Fran
ces, United States consul, who was
struck by hose cart at the recent railway
disaster here, and badly injured, died sud
denly this morning, being seized with
paralysis of the heart. lie had been confined
to his room ever since the accident, but his
condition was not thought to be crit
ical. Frances was seventy-three years
old, and was for twenty years United States
consul at Victoria, b. c., and Tor the past
three years has been United States consul at
ST. Thomas and Port Stanley. Flags are
floating at half mast on all public buildings
The funeral will take place here Tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
The Haddock Anniversary.

SI0UX CITY, Ia, August 4.-fSpecial Tee.
gram to the BEE. Last night being the
anniversary of the assassination of Rev.
George c. Haddock, the citizens of this city
held memorial meeting. Speeches were
made by Congressman |. 8. Struble, of Lee
Mars, and Judge G. G. Cole, of Des Moines.
Congratulations were offered on the success
of the efforts to enforce prohibition in the
past six months, and the general prosperity
OF the city during that time. The Law and
Order league endorsed Governor Larrabee
and approved the candidacy of Judge Lewis
for supreme Judge,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
A PLUMBER FAILS.
Mcnamara, OF Lincoln, Goes Under
and Disappears

and Disappears
LINCOLN Neb, August 4.-lSpecial Tee-
gram to the BEE. The firm of f. j. Nc
Namara, plumbers and gas filters in this
city, was closed to-day by attachments in the
hands of the sheriff. 1t was about the noon
hour when the first attachment was made
and the rush began later in the day, when
the numerous small creditors presented their
claims. There is at present some $1,000 in
attachments out, and the firms place of bus-
ness Is In the hands of the sheriff. 1t Is
generally understood that Mcnamara has
left without leaving his address behind him.
At least the officers have been unable to find
him to-day and no one seems to know of his
whereabouts. 1t was stated this morning
that Chicago parties had claim of $1,000
against the stock, and it is evident that it
will be- much more than absorbed by the debt
The first attachments served were all for
small amounts, Oh
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Calirornia's wheat ColIapse,

SAN FRANCIscO, August 4.-The losses Of
the bull clique by the collapse of the corner
are now estimated at between 5000, 900 and
SG,0O0,0O0. Settlements are being made
through the Nevada bank. All rumors con
cerning the bad effect of the failure on that
bank are fatty denied by Vice President
Brander. The call board has been discon-
tinued until further notice aud there are no
quotations ON wheat.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Monsetgncur Persico's Mission.

LONDON, August An the commons this
evening Thomas NJ. Sandys, conservative,
asked whether the government was aware
that the object Of Monseigneur Persico in
visiting Ireland was practically to make a
political, though nominally religious, Inquiry
into the condition of the country. w. Ii.
zant Of the papal mission, having had no
communication from the pope on the sub
iect: King Harman, under secretary for Ire
land, in reply to question by Patrick
had been watched. The luggage of Mr. Col
Inns, upon his arrival in Ireland, was
searched in common with that of other per
sons,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
A Burning Mine.

DETROIT, August 1.-The Evening Journals
Calumet special says: The Calumet and
Hecla mine is on fire at the sixteenth level.
Immense volumes of smoke are issuing from
shaft No. 8 in the Helca branch of the
mine. The miners have gone down to shut of
the fire from the Black Hills portion. No
lives lost.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
To Receive Prince Ferdinand.

SOFIA, August 4.-The government has
ordered that the state yacht, which is devoted
to the use of the prince, and which at present
is moored at Rustchuk, be prepared for the
reception of Prince Ferdinand. of SAKE.
COburg-Gotha.
Prince Ferdinand will go on board the
yacht at CriSova, as he does not wish to
touch any place in Roumanla.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Heavy Rain at Cortland.

CORTLAND, Neb., August 4.-[Special Tel
ehram to the BEE The drought in this
section was broken this evening by steady
rain commencing about 8 o'clock. At this
writing 10 p. m., 1t is still raining hard. AL
though the drought has been long and severe,
the corn crop will now make a fair yield.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
An Indian Scare.

MINNEAPoLIs, August 4.-The Journals
Altkin (Minn.) special says: One hundred
Indians in their war paint are camped near
here trying tn secure the release OF squaws
arrested Yesterday for committing depreda-
tions. Citizens near the camp are much
alarmed and preparing to move unless the
Indians Rte removed. Trouble is feared.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05

AITKIN, Mimi, August 4.-The squaws
confined in Jail for threatening to kill a
white woman have been released, as the au
thorities were in awe of the bucks, who had
assembled in large numbers. Courers have
arrive from Willow river bearing the inteli-
gence that Indians are killing stock belong
ing to settlers. Indian Agent Sheehan, of
Brainerd will he consulted and decisive
measures taken to stop the outrages.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
HOPE FOR MAXWELL.
Lawyer FOuntleroy Obtains a Writ
OF Error From .IustiCc Miller

ST. Louis, August A Post-Dspatch
extra printed late this afternoon has des-
patch from Black Island, Long Island sound,
which says that p w. Fountleroy, one of
the attorneys of Hugh NJ. Brooks alias Max
well, presented to-day the case of his client
Justice Miller of the United States
supreme conrt, who Is stopping at Ocean
View hotel, and obtained from him writ of
error in the case.
BLOCK ISLAND, r. l., August 4.--Justice
Miller. of the United States supreme court,
granted writ of error in the case of Hugh
NJ. Brooks alias Maxwell, the murderer of
Preller. This stays proceedings until the
supreme court meets in October.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Advised to Go to Scotland

LONDON, August 4.-Dr Mckenzie has ad-
vsed the German crown prince to postpone
his visit to Ems IN order to try the bracng
airs OF Scotland. The queen has urged the
prince to stay at Balmoral. The prince has
sent an agent to select residence for him in
the highlands. The princess health is ex-
cellent.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Stanley Heard From,

LONDON, August "A dispatch from ST.
Thomas says: Letters received at Stanley
Pool from Henry NJ. Stanley announce that
the expedition arrived at Aruwhimi Falls
June IS, that all of the expedition were well
and preparations were being made for the
overland march.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05

convention held In Baltimore last week.
Rasin is boss of Baltimore, and no ornamen-
tai boss, either. He and his subordinates
above named did the principal wire-pulling
at the primaries and heavy work nj the con-
ventions. Senator Gorman is roundly cen
to their threats. The rank and file OF local
democracy, although well pleased with the
result of the election, are curious to know
what the president Is going to do with the
complaint of the reforuers
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
New York Heralds Seized.

lCopyright 1887 bv james Gordon Bcnnett.1
PARIS, August 4.-lNew York Herald
Cable-Specia to the BEE. Great excite
ment was caused at half past IL, after
the opera, when, a tall, military looking COM
missary of police, In full warpaint entered
the Herald Office and in the name of the
law seized all the Heralds of July Ia, con-
tanning the famous and irrepressible "Boul-
anger March,"
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Business at Seward.

SEWARD, Neb., August Especial to the
BEE. Three cars of corn have been shipped
out on the new road by A. d. Hick, and a
car load of wagons received by j. Babson,
being the first business done at this point
over the line The Morris lock factory is
complete except the machinery, which will
arrive this week.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Pensions Granted,

WASHINGTON, August 4.-lSpccial Tele-
gram to the BEE. The following Iowa and
Nebraska pensions were granted to-day:
Hannah Glade, Oakdale; Samuel NJ. Walters,
Aida; John Claim, Galena; Milo NJ. Harron,
Cowles; A. q. Swetzer (relssue and in
crease), Chadron; Charles MAR, Omaha; j.
Marvin, Falls City.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
A Rclliyerent Nurse,

New YoRK, August 4.-Colonel Lafayette
Dimmings. aged fifty, was shot and slightly
wounded by Mrs. Ellen Harvey, a profes-
sional nurse, twenty-five years old. The
colonel refused to make any charge against
her, but said atterward that her husband and
herself tried to blackmail him out of $50, 600.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Refused to Sign the Warrant.

TORONTO, August A detective who is
after McGarigle, telegraphed from st.
GATHERINGS to-day that the Judge there re-
fuses to endorse the warrant issued from
here. He is now on his way home. The
attorney general of Ontario 1t is said, has
damus will be asked for to compel the Judge
to sign the warrant.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
PENNSYLVANIA National Guards.

WAsHINGToN, August A. Special Tele-
gram to the BEE.l-The National guard OF
Pennsylvania will go into camp in Lebanon
county OH Saturday next for one week. Ten
thousand men will be under arms and Lieu.
tenant General Sheridan and staff will inspect
them by special invitation. Lieutelian,
John Bigelow, Jr., Tenth cavalry, has been
ordered to report to Colonel Elwell $. Otis on
the Goth inst, for duty during the encamp
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Fatal Railroad Wreck, in Virginia.

RICHMOND, Va, August IAN ACCIDENT
occurred this afternoon about mile west OF
Greenwood on the Newport News IL MIS-
slssippi Valley road, by which a first class
coach and two sleepers on the LOUISVILLE eX-
press were thrown from the track Baggage
master Pettaway, OF this city, WAS killed and
about dozen passengers injured more or
less seriously, 49,;
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
COiored Cterics.

CHICAGO, August 4.-The annual confer
ence of the African Methodist Episcopal
church OF America,is in session here. Thirty
six congregations are represented. Reports
made to-day show all churches to be In good
financial condition. The conference lasts
until next Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
One Hundred Kegs OF Bcer Seized

SPIRIT LAKE, Ia, August 4.-TSpeciaI
Telegram to the BEE. Under a search war
rant issued to-day by Justice Hunt, over 100
cases Of beer and several packages of other
liquors were seized this afternoon. They
were consigned to two Germans and an ap-
plicatiOn for temporary injunction against
their sale will be argued before Judge
Thomas tomorrow. The case eXciteS great
interest in the vicinity.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Stamese Princes in WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, August 4.-The Siamese
princes and suite reached Washington at 8
o'clock this morning. They visited public
buildings and places of interest in this city
to-day and will pay their respects to the pres
ident tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-08-05
Empcror William and che pone.

BERLIN, August 4.-The pope has sent an
autograph letter in reply to one recently re-
ceived from Emperor William. Both letters
are couched in very affecting terms. Em-
peror William wrote that it was grand
thing they were able in their old age to es-
tablish peace between Prussia and the Nati.
can.